Rohit Sharma is on the brink of adding another major milestone to his ODI legacy as India gear up for the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The Indian captain needs only 39 more runs to become the first Indian batter to score 600 ODI runs in 2025, a landmark no other player from the country has touched this year.
Rohit inches toward a rare ODI milestone
Rohit’s consistent run-scoring this season has placed him ahead of every other Indian batter in 2025. Having registered big scores—including 121* against Australia and 57 against South Africa in Ranchi—he has looked in sublime touch heading into today’s match.
If he scores 39 runs or more in Raipur, Rohit will:
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Become the first Indian to cross 600 ODI runs in 2025
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Strengthen his position among the top ODI run-getters of the year globally
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Move into the top three ODI scorers of 2025 with a century
This milestone is even more significant because ODI fixtures for India have been limited this year, making consistent scoring harder. Rohit’s form, timing, and conversion rate have kept him well ahead of the pack.
Red-hot form ahead of the 2nd ODI
Rohit enters this match after two back-to-back century partnerships with Virat Kohli. His rhythm, shot selection, and strike rate have all indicated that a big knock may just be around the corner.
With India looking to seal the series and Rohit hunting another personal milestone, Raipur could witness a special innings from the Men in Blue skipper.
